MHT CET 2024 - Application Form With Late Fee (Till March 15), Exam Date (April 16 to 30), Syllabus, Pattern, Admit Card, Latest Updates

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MHT CET 2024

MHT CET Application Form 2024 with late fee of Rs 500 for all the categories can be filled till March 15, 2024. The registration link has been activated on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. MHT CET application form 2024 was released on January 17, 2024. The MHT CET 2024 will be held from April 16 to April 23, 2024, for the PCB stream and April 25 to April 30, 2024, for the PCM.

The direct link to apply for MHT CET 2024 registration has been activated on this page. 

Direct Link to MHT CET 2024 Application Form

Candidates are required to comply with the eligibility criteria to apply for the MHT CET exam 2024. Candidates appearing for the exam must have thorough knowledge of the MHT CET syllabus 2024 along with the exam pattern. The previous year's question papers and sample papers are helpful sources for candidates to prepare for the MHT CET 2024 exam.

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test is a state-level exam that is conducted every year to determine admission into B.E, B.Tech and B.Pharm courses that are offered by universities and colleges across the state of Maharashtra, as well as many private institutions in surrounding areas. Go through the sections below for details related to the various aspects of the MHT CET exam 2024.

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MHT CET Exam Highlights 2024

In order to appear for the MHT CET 2024 exam, it is imperative for candidates to be aware of the important aspects related to the exam. Candidates can check out the key highlights pertaining to the MHT CET 2024 exam as mentioned in the table below.

Events

Particulars


Name of the Examination


Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET)


Date of exam

  • PCB:  April 16 to April 23, 2024
  • PCM: April 25 to April 30, 2024


Motive of the Exam


Admission into B.Tech, B.Sc Agriculture and B.Pharma programmes


Mode of the Examination


Online (Computer-Based Test)


Basic Eligibility Criteria


Standard 2 passout in PCM or PCB stream

Total No. of Groups in MHT CET

2 (PCM & PCB)

Marks for MHT CET PCM

200

Marks for MHT CET PCB

200

Good Score in MHT CET

180+

Admission Process

CAP (Common Admission Process)

MHT CET Exam Dates 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has released the MHT CET 2024 exam dates. However, MHT CET 2024 important dates regarding the application form, admit card, result date etc. are yet to be released. Candidates can refer to the table below to check the MHT CET exam dates 2024. 

Events

Dates

Release of MHT CET Application Form 2024

January 17, 2024

Last date to fill MHT CET 2024 Application form without late fee

March 8, 2024

Deadline to fill MHT CET Application Form 2024 with additional late fee

March 15, 2024 

Availability of MHT CET Admit Card 2024

First week of April 2024 (Tentative)

MHT CET exam 2024

  • PCB:  April 16 to April 23, 2024
  • PCM: April 25 to April 30, 2024

Release of MHT CET Answer Key 2024

Last week of May, 2024 (Tentative)

Facility to raise objections in MHT CET Answer Key 2024

Last week of May, 2024 (Tentative)

Release of MHT CET Result 2024

Second week of June, 2024 (Tentative)

Activation of Common Admissions Process Portal 

Third week of June, 2024 (Tentative)

Commencement of MHT CET Counselling Registration 2024

Second week of July, 2024 (Tentative)

Release of MHT CET Provisional Merit List 2024

Second week of July, 2024 (Tentative)

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MHT CET Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates who are interested in applying for the Maharashtra CET exam can check out the MHT CET 2024 eligibility criteria.  In order to be eligible to apply, candidates must have passed/appeared at their qualifying exams i.e. Class 12 or its equivalent and should have Indian citizenship. The course-specific requirements are listed below for the candidates reference.

CourseQualificationsMinimum Marks

BTech

Candidates must have passed or appeared 12 class or its equivalent examination with core subjects of Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science/Agriculture/Business Studies/ Technical Vocational subject or Passed Diploma in Technology

Candidates must have scored minimum 45% marks(40% marks for SC/ST/OBC)

BPharma

Candidates must have passed or appeared in Class 12 or its equivalent examination with Physics, chemistry and Biology as core subjects

Candidates must have scored minimum 45% marks(40% marks for SC/ST/OBC)

DPharma

Candidates must have passed or appeared in class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Chemistry along with Biology or Passed in a Diploma Course in Pharmacy from recognised institutes

Candidates must have obtained at least 50% marks(45% marks fo

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MHT CET Application Form 2024

The MHT CET Registration Form 2024 released on January 17, 2024. Candidates will be able to fill out the application form till March 8, 2024. Moreover, candidates will be able to fill the application form with a late fee of Rs 500 till March 15, 2024. Students can complete the MHT CET 2024 application form by following the instructions outlined below.

  • Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website mahacet.org.in and select "Apply Online" to begin the application form-filling procedure.
  • Step 2: After completing the exam registration process, candidates need to fill out personal information such as name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, and other educational details.
  • Step 3: The third step requires candidates to upload their signature and photo. The following table provides more information:

Document

Size

Format

Image

15KB to 50 KB

JPG/JPEG

Signature

5 to 20 KB

JPG/ JPEG

ID Proof

15 to 256 KB

.pdf

  • Step 4: Students need to pay the application fees using one of the available payment options.

MHT-CET 2024 Groups

For General Candidates

Reserved Category (Maharashtra Candidates only)

For PWD Candidates

PCB

Rs 800/-

Rs 600/-

Rs 600/-

PCM

Rs 800/-

Rs 600/-

Rs 600/-

MHT CET 2024 Application Correction Window

The MHT CET form correction window will be available online by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Modifications can be made by applicants who have already submitted their MHT CET 2024 application form. For the MHT CET application rectification for 2024, candidates can refer to the processes below.

How to Correct the MHT CET 2024 Application Form

  • Go to cetcell.mahacet.org, the official MHT CET website, and select the MHT CET 2024 link

  • Use the MHT CET application number and password to access the portal

  • Then select "Edit My application" from the menu

  • Choose the field (please notice that just a few of the fields can be updated) and make the necessary changes

  • The candidate should submit it after successfully completing the revisions

  • It should be noted that no requests is granted once the MHT CET application form revision window expires in 2024

Using the application correction facility, Maharashtra CET applicants are able to make corrections to the following fields:

  1. Candidate's Full Name
  2. the birthdate
  3. specifics of the course
  4. Details of the qualifying exam
  5. college preference for admission

The MHT CET application form 2024 only allows candidates one chance to make adjustments. This means that even if the last day for correction may not have passed, the correction facility is locked once the candidate makes a revision and submits the form. Additionally, there are some details that the candidate was powerless to alter.

MHT CET Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern of MHT CET 2024 exam will be released by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra in the MHT CET information brochure 2024. Candidates should check the MHT CET exam pattern 2024 to be aware of the mode of exam, type of questions asked, division of marks and other significant details. Candidates can find the details about the MHT CET 2024 exam pattern  based on last year's data from the table below.

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Online Mode

Duration of MHT CET 2024

3 Hours

Question Paper Type

MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Total number of Questions in PCM

150

Total number of Questions in PCB

200

Total Number of Paper

  • Paper 1 - Maths
  • Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry
  • Paper 3 - Biology

Medium of MHT CET 2024

English, Urdu, Marathi

MHT CET 2024 Marking Scheme 

Candidates must know the marking scheme of the examination as it helps them prepare for the type of questions asked and the number of questions allotted with marks required per question. Candidates can check out the marking Scheme as provided in the table below. Please note that newly introduced papers are not included in this marking scheme.

Paper

Subject

No. of MCQs based

Mark per question

Total Mark

Class 10

Class 12

Paper-1

Mathematics

10

40

2

100

Paper-2

Physics

10

40

1

100

Chemistry

10

40

Paper-3

Biology- Zoology & Botany

20

80

1

100

MHT CET Syllabus 2024

The syllabus of MHT CET 2024 is an extensive one covering topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology. As per the information provided by the CET Cell, 20% of weightage is on class 11 topics while 80% of weightage is on class 12 topics. Candidates must make sure they keep these weightages in mind while they prepare for the exam as per their learning strengths.

MHT CET Syllabus 2024 for Physics

MHT CET Physics syllabus and some of its important topics are mentioned below:

Laws of motion

Motion in a plane

Gravitation

Thermal Properties of Matter

Sound

Optics

Electrostatics

Semiconductors

Also Read: MHT CET 2024 Physics Syllabus, Important topics and its weightage

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus - Chemistry

Some of the important topics from MHT CET Chemistry syllabus are given below in the table

Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Structure of Atom

Chemical Bonding

Redox Reaction

States of Matter

Absorption and Colloids

Hydrocarbons

Basic principles of Organic Chemistr

MHT CET 2024 Syllabus for Mathematics

 MHT CET Maths syllabus and few of the important topics from it are mentioned below in the table

Straight Line

Circle

Measures of Description

Probability

Complex Numbers

Permutations and Combinations

Functions

Limits

Continuity

Trigonometric II

MHT CET  Syllabus 2024 for Biology

MHT CET Biology syllabus and its important topics are mentioned below in the table

Biomolecules

Respiration and Energy Transfer

Human Nutrition

Excretion and Osmoregulation

Also Read: MHT CET 2024 Important topics in Biology

MHT CET Admit Card 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the MHT CET Admit Card 2024 in the first week of April 2024 in online mode which will comprise important information including the exam date and time, the location of the exam centre,  roll number, etc. The MHT CET admit card also includes a set of necessary guidelines to be followed on exam day. Candidates are advised to carefully review all the relevant information, such as name, address, etc., and to report any discrepancies to the appropriate authorities at Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell as soon as possible before the exam date.

How to download the MHT CET 2024 admit card?

  • Step 1: Visit  cetcell.mahacet.org, the MHT CET's official website.
  • Step 2: Log in with your registered credentials, then click "Submit."
  • Step 3: The MHT CET 2024 Admit Card will be shown on your screen.
  • Step 4: Download the admit card, print out a few copies, and store the electronic version for later use.

Required Documents for MHT CET Admit Card

  1. Candidates for MHT CET 2024 must also bring a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre in addition to their admit card.
  2. Driving License
  3.  Aadhaar
  4. Passport 
  5. Any Photo ID proof issued by the Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative
  6. Recent ID card issued by candidate’s college or university (if applying for PG).

MHT CET Exam Centres 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the MHT CET exam centres 2024 list on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates appearing for the exam must be aware of the state and city-wise exam centres. 

The list MHT CET exam centres 2024 will be updated here once officially released.

MHT CET Answer Key 2024

The answer key of MHT CET 2024 along with the response sheet will be released soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates will be able to download the MHT CET 2024 answer key from the official website i.e. cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates should tally the answers mentioned in the MHT CET answer key with the responses provided by them in the response sheet to calculate their probable score. Candidates will also be provided the facility to challenge the MHT CET answer key 2024.

MHT CET Result 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will release the result of MHT CET 2024 exam on its official website. The MHT CET scorecard 2024 will display the subject-specific marks, ranks, and percentile scores of the candidates.

For securing admission into a B.Tech course offered by MHT CET participating colleges 2024, candidates must have a credible performance in the MHT CET 2024 exam and must clear the MHT CET cutoff 2024.

Steps to Check MHT CET Result?

  1. Visit the official website of MHT CET
  2. Choose ‘MHT CET 2024 Result’ tab and click on it
  3. Candidates must enter their Application number and Password.
  4. MHT CET result 2024 will be displayed on the screen
  5. Candidates can download the scorecard and take a printout of the same for future reference

MHT CET Cutoff 2024

The MHT CET 2024 cutoff will be released along with the MHT CET seat allotment result 2024. The MHT CET cutoff 2024 signifies the minimum scores that candidates are required to secure to be eligible for admission into B.Tech courses based on MHT CET 2024 exam. The MHT CET 2024 cutoff will vary as per the different MHT CET participating colleges 2024. Candidates clearing the MHT CET cutoff 2024 will be eligible for the further admission process conducted by the respective institutes.

MHT CET Counselling 2024

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra will conduct the MHT CET 2024 counselling process across multiple rounds. Candidates who secure a rank in the MHT CET Merit List 2024 will be eligible to participate in the MHT CET counselling process 2024. Candidates will be allotted seats in the MHT CET participating institutes 2024 based upon the choices filled by them and the availability of seats at the institutes. 

The MHT CET seat allotment 2024 will be released after each round of counselling results are released post-counselling process. Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats will need to move forward with the admission process. Otherwise, candidates can wait for better allotment in the second round of counselling.

List of Courses for Admission via MHT CET 2024

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2024 is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. MHT CET exam is held for admission in the following courses -

  • BTech
  • BArch and other

Important Dates

MHT-CET 2024 Important EventsDates
Exam Date 06 May to 15 May, 2024
Registration Date 16 Jan to 08 Mar, 2024
Admit Card Date 01 May, 2024 (*Tentative)

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FAQs about MHT-CET

How are seats allotted in MHT CET?

The seats will be allotted on the basis of rank obtained in the MHT CET exam.

When will the MHT CET Exam 2024 be held?

The MHT CET 2024 exam (PCB) will be held from April 16 to April 23, 2024. The MHT CET 2024 (PCM) will be conducted from April 25 to April 30, 2024. 

Can students from other states get B.Tech admission under state quota through MHT CET?

Non-Maharashtra students are not eligible for state quota admission.

Can students from other states appear for MHT CET?

Students from other states can appear for MHT CET. However, exam centre will be allocated in Maharashtra state only.

Is MHT CET score valid for B.Arch admission in Maharashtra?

MHT CET score is not valid for B.Arch admission in Maharashtra, and the candidates must have a valid score in NATA.

Does Maharashtra B.Tech colleges accept JEE Main score for B.Tech admission?

For state quota admission, MHT CET score is mandatory and JEE Main score is not valid. Candidates can use JEE score for admission under management quota.

How to take admission in B.Tech with MHT CET score?

The candidates will have to take part in the CAP (Common Admission Process) after the announcement of MHT CET results.

Can I get admission in B.Tech without MHT CET score in Maharashtra?

Candidates can get admission under management quota of private colleges without a valid score in MHT CET.

Is MHT CET score valid for B.Pharma admission in Maharashtra?

MHT CET score is mandatory for B.Pharma admission under state quota.

Can I get admission in B.Sc Agriculture course through MHT CET?

MHT CET score is valid for admission in B.Sc Agriculture course in government and private colleges located in Maharashtra.

What are the changes introduced in MHT CET?

State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra has introduced online or computer-based mode of exam for MHT CET. The exam will be conducted in slots (2 per day). 

Who decides the syllabus for MHT CET?

The Maharashtra State Cell decides the syllabus for MHT CET.

What is the syllabus of MHT CET?

The syllabus for MHT CET will be 80% based on 12th syllabus and 20% on 11th syllabus.

What is the exam pattern for MHT CET?

MHT CET will be conducted for a total of 200 marks including a total of 150 questions. For PCM, each question will consist of 2 marks and for others, each question will have 1 mark. There will be no negative marking.

How many slots is MHT CET conducted?

MHT CET will be conducted in two slots: morning and afternoon.

How can I fill the application form for MHT CET?

The candidates can fill the MHT CET application form online through the official website.

What will be the mode for MHT CET exam?

MHT CET will be conducted in the online (computer-based) mode.

MHT CET is conducted for which course?

MHT CET is conducted for admission to Pharmacy and Engineering courses.

Who is the conducting body for MHT CET?

MHT CET is conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra.

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My MHT CET percentile is 87. Which colleges can I get?

-Sumati peddeUpdated on August 03, 2023 09:12 PM
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Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

There are various colleges which you can get with your MHT CET score. Some of them are:

Sinhgad college of engineering, Pune

DY Patil Institute of engineering management and research, Pune

Rizvi college of engineering, Mumbai

VIT, Pune

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Mumbai

VIIT, Pune

Shri Ramdeobaba Institute of engineering and management, Nagpur

You can also try our MHT CET College Predictor to help you get the list of colleges where you can get admission with your MHT CET rank/score.

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When is the MHT CET application form going to be released?

-Prerana VyavahareUpdated on June 02, 2021 01:36 PM
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Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

Since 10+2 board exams are canceled, the MHT CET application form will be released anytime soon. Meanwhile, you are advised to stay updated with College Dekho MHT CET page and the official website for the update.

Till the time, do not forget to check MHT CET Application Form Video to learn everything about the process.

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through our IVRS Number - 1800-572-9877.

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I am currently not in Maharashtra but I have to submit my documents for MHT CET 2021 for which the last date is January 15, 2021. Right now it is not possible for me to visit Maharashtra. So, is it possible for my father to get my documents verified if I am not available?

-Rahul NehraUpdated on January 13, 2021 12:33 PM
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Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

Though we recommend you to visit Maharashtra in any way possible if you can, you can still talk to the concerned authorities of MHT CET 2021 who will try to answer your query and help you out.

You can contact the MHT CET admission authority through the following means of contact:

Address: Directorate of Technical Education, 3, Mahapalika Marg, Dhobi Talao, Near Metro Cinema, Mumbai- 400 001 (M.S.)

Phone: 91-022-2264 1150, 2264 1151, 2262 0601, 2269 0602

Fax No: 91-022-2269 2102, 2269 0007

E-Mail: admissions.dte@gmail.com

Website: www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website …

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